Senegal - Wikipedia
WEBSenegal, [e] officially the Republic of Senegal, [f] is the westernmost country in West Africa, situated on the Atlantic Ocean coastline. Senegal is bordered by Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast and Guinea-Bissau to the southwest.
Senegal | Culture, History, & People | Britannica
WEB6 days ago · Senegal is a country in western Africa. Located at the westernmost point of the continent and served by multiple air and maritime travel routes, Senegal is known as the ‘Gateway to Africa.’ Read here to learn more about the geography, people, economy, and history of Senegal.
Senegal Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBOct 23, 2023 · Senegal is a West African country located in the Northern and Western hemispheres of the Earth. It is bordered by four countries; Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau to the north, east, southeast, and southwest, respectively.
Senegal - The World Factbook
WEBSep 18, 2024 · Senegal is one of the most stable democracies in Africa and has a long history of participating in international peacekeeping and regional mediation. The Socialist Party of Senegal ruled for 40 years until Abdoulaye WADE was elected president in 2000 and re-elected in 2007.
Senegal country profile - BBC News
WEBJul 9, 2011 · Provides an overview of Senegal, including key dates and facts about this west African country.
History of Senegal | Events, People, Dates, Maps, & Facts
WEBSep 21, 2024 · A survey of notable events and people in the history of Senegal. Located at the westernmost point of Africa along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, the country is served by multiple air and maritime travel routes and is known as the “Gateway to Africa.”
Senegal Factsheet - The World Factbook
WEBSep 18, 2024 · The French colonies of Senegal and French Sudan were merged in 1959 and granted independence in 1960 as the Mali Federation. The union broke up after only a few months. Senegal joined with The Gambia to form the nominal confederation of Senegambia in 1982. The envisaged integration of the two countries was never …